A Foster-Type Field-to-Transmission Line Coupling Model for Broadband Simulation

A passive and inherently stable multiport equivalent circuit for lossy transmission lines is presented. The convergence of the infinite modal representation is accelerated by appropriate inductances, for which an exact closed-form expression is developed. The order number of the truncated modal circuit is estimated by a simple relation, according to the required signal bandwidth. The coupling of arbitrary external electromagnetic fields is incorporated by a limited number of corresponding modal sources. The accuracy and versatility of the suggested SPICE-compatible equivalent circuit is demonstrated by examples in frequency and time-domain, including nonlinear terminations.